Common Dishwashing Problems
Spotting and filming Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Hard water
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent
Fill detergent dispensers to capacrty. Use with highest available phosphorus content..
dishwasher detergent with highest available
phosphorus content. May be necessary to especially with hard water.
install water softener. Water is not hot enough
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse..
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
Option.
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting.
2. Remove all metal items.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
container on the bottom rack. not filling properly
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washing If water pressure is low, do not use water for other
cycle. purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure
correct fills).
Water is not hot enough
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
(60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher Dishes not dry
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting. No rinse agent
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
Not enough detergent, or improper See instructions on page 13.
detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent Water is not hot enough
with highest available phosphorus con- Water temperature should be at least 140°F
tent.. .especially with hard water. (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting.
?Old? detergent
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store Improper loading
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place. Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
until ready to start dishwasher. properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Improper loading
AIR DRY Setting used
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded Allow more time when using Air Dry Option, or
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
use Heat Dry Option. Plastic items may need
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. towel drying.
Make sure large items do not block spray from
reaching detergent dispensers.
Black marks on dishes
No rinse agent
Aluminum utensils rubbing against items
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling? during washing
See instructions on page 13.
Use care rn loading aluminum utensils,
especially any lightweight foil container. Place so
AIR DRY Setting used
Drying without heat may result in some spotting they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks
with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive
of glasses and silver. cleanser.
Small particles deposited on items
Spray arm not rotating freely Chipping or breaking glassware
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely Improper loading
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only.
their turning. Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses
loaded over prongs will not be supported and may
?Old? detergent chip or break.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
until ready to start dishwasher
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